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1867. 

ROCHESTER DEMOCRAT PRINTING HOUSE, 62 BUFFALO STREET. 

6. Fkauenberger, Engraver, 60 Arcade. 



Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1867, 

BY JAMES SARGENT, 

In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States in and for the 
Northern District of New York. 



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0. 


STYLE. 


QUALITY. 


NOS. ON DIAL. 


CHANGES. 


SIZE IN INCHES. 


DEPTH. 


PRICE 


1 


Magnetic. 


Bronze. 


100 


1,000,000 


7i x 5| 


n 


$300 


1 


u 


Iron. 


100 


1,000,000 


n x si 


24. 


250 


1 


Fire Proof Safe. 


Iron. 


100 


1,000,000 


7ix5| 


n 


100 


2 


Magnetic. 


Bronze. 


75 


421,875 


6fx4| 


2i 


150 


2 


a 


Iron. 


75 


421,875 


6| x 4f 


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100 


3 


Fire Proof Safe. 


Iron. 


50 


125,000 


5|x4f 


2 


25 


4 


Burglar Chest. 


Bronze. 


75 


421,875 


5f x 3f 


2 


100 


5 


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Bronze. 


50 


125,000 


4ix3i 


If 


75 


5 


Fire Proof Safe. 


Iron. 


50 


125,000 


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25 


6 


Safety Fund. 


Bronze. 


50 


25,000 


4^x2$ 


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25 





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Iron. 


50 


25,000 


4i x 2£ 


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INDEX. 



PAGE. 

Preface 

General Description 7 and 8 

Burglar Proof Spindle 10 and 1 1 

Permutation Wheel and Key 10 and 1 1 

No. 0, Four Wheel Combination Lock, 14 and 15 

No. 1, Magnetic Lock 18 and 19 

No. -2, Magnetic Lock 22 and 23 

No. 1, Fire Proof Safe Lock, 26 and 27 

No. 3, Fire Proof Safe Lock, 30 and 31 

No. 4, Burglar Chest Lock,. . 34 and 35 

No. 5, Safe Lock 38 and 39 

No. 6, Safety Fund Lock, , 42 and 43 

The Micrometer, 46 and 47 



NOTICE. 



The Locks hereinafter described are manufactured under Patents, bearing date as 
follows : 



Magnet— Patented May 2, 1865 

Permutation Wheel — Patented May 23, *' 

Key, with Stops limiting the action thereof, Jan. 9, 1S66 

Cam, with Cap-bar for securing same on Spindle " 

Permutation Wheel, Brakes and double Cam, ' 

Rack and Lever, August 28, 1866 

Revolving Bolt, 

Burglar Proof Spindle Feb. 26, 1867 



!• My Patr«Bi 



(22fcn dcdian m mad tuitudnma a &l)edc<liAtive T^ata/eaue id to /iface pefote uou in mei-t 
vauet?t> me J^£eckd (2/ (2 Manufacta te , tnetetw enavuna nou to aetebmine at a aiance dei/e^at" 
auedtiond w-nicn fteauent/n atide relative to t/ie dize ana aaa/itation of certain Ja^ocud. (22/ ne 
/iiti dii-e^ Sittd ana &I) edcti/itiorid nebem^ contained ate/ ca/ciilateo 1 to andtnefi) dacn enauiued 
and ' ofi'iate manu ait/icattied mat wit/teat it meant aUde in denama an olaet. 

&YiannfiU fob me jfiatteuna ttii'iite to me meutd of mn worn w/iic/i nad -teen tenctetea to 

me m-toaan me tiwtcnade of mote man miee moadana of mu (22f€aa?ietic ana Qsafe J^toc/id; 

duuna me umitea time (2/ nave teen/ mant/Aicta'ana, (2/ adu a continuance Oj^ uotvP favotd, 

addatina noii mat in me fatute ad in t/ie tiadt no ef/olt dnaif ve d/iaiea m mu enaeaveid to 

fii'midd me vedt d/iecimend o/ Jttbatata'i a?ia < <2^ r ike Jzaoof Ja2oc/td. 

JAMES SARGENT. 

Rochester, July, 1867. 



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THIS IS A MOST SIMPLE AND RELIABLE COMBINATION LOCK. 



It consists of three combination wheels, all revolving on one stud. Each of these wheels has a single slot, or notch, in its edge, 
and when these are all brought into line (which is done when the combination is known, by means of a knob on the outside of the door) 
the bolt may be thrown. 

Over these wheels is a lever (or dog,) which when they are all set right, falls into the slots, and releases the bolt. 

The lever does not best on the wheels, nob is it brought to them by a speing oe cam, as in most other Locks, but is held 

ABOVE THEM BY A PoWEEFUL MAGNET. 

Every time the knob is turned round the Magnet is separated from the Lever, (by means of a roller on the cam) which then falls 
to the wheels, and if the Bolts are all right drops into them, thus releasing the Bolt. 

The operation of the Magnet in this manner shuts off entirely the use of the Micrometer, an instrument recently applied to 
picking Locks, a brief description of which may be found on page 47. 

The MAGNETIC LOCK presents a perfect barrier to the operation of this instrument, which can never indicate the position of 
the slots, unless there is a positive connection with the outside, when the tumbler and wheels are in contact, This connection has, 
necessarily, to be made in all locks, except the MAGNETIC, in order to control the movements of the tumbler. 



In the Magnetic Lock the Lever is lifted from the wheels by the attraction of the Magnet, and in no case, by revolving the 
knob, can it be brought in contact with the slot in any wheel, except when in position to unlock. 

The Magnet is protected against loss of power by an upper armature, which, in the unlocked position, falls upon the poles, thereby 
preserving at all times the electric current. 

The Lever governs the movement of the Bolt by means of a Rack to which it is pivoted, and which in turn is connected with the 
Revolving Bolt by cogs in the interior of the same. The action of the Bolt is dependent upon the Lever, which is prevented from 
operating, when in the locked position, by a stop at its head, formed in the bottom of the Lock. When, the slots being adjusted, the 
Lever is allowed to fall, it is caught by the cam hook and projected under this stop, thereby giving a rotary movement to the Bolt- 
By this action a cavity in the Bolt is brought up into position, where a finger from the Bolt work may be shot into it, thereby releas- 
ing the Bolts. 

It will be perceived that the vital points of the Lock are protected against any jar or concussion that might be brought to bear 
against the Safe Bolts, by the large stud upon which the bolt revolves, and which is capable of resisting almost any amount of pressure. 
The action of the Rack, drawing, as it does, directly above the center of the Bolt, produces a steady, even movement, when locking or 
unlocking, with which every one operating a Magnetic Lock is delighted. 

The advantage possessed by this Lock in attaching it to a Safe Door, doing away with the necessity of all jaws or joints of 
whatever nature, recpiiring only a finger from the Bolt work to the mouth of the Bolt, will be appreciated by every Safe maker. 

The Arbors in my Locks do not pull out, or shove in while operating the Lock, nor is there any " dead hold " to which force can 
be applied to wrench off the knob when the Lock is in the locked position. 

See description of Taper Spindle page 11. 

Particular attention is called to my methed of securing the cam upon the spindle. The cap bar is made wedge shaped upon the 
side opposite the spindle, and held firmly in its place against the flattened side of the spindle by two strong screws, making the cam 
secure beyond all possibility of failure. 

SAFE LOCKS. 

I manufacture in great variety Fire Proof Safe Locks, which combine most of the principles involved in my Magnet Locks, ex- 
cept the Magnet and Tapering Spindle. The same revolving bolt, combination wheel, cam, &c, are used, and they are possessed of 
the same advantage of ease in attaching to Safes. Constructed in a thorough and substantial manner, entirely void of springs, not 
liable to get out of order, combining elegance and beauty of finish, with the best of workmanship, both my Magnet and Safe Locks 
are well calculated to give satisfaction and pleasure to dealer and purchaser. By my extensive facilities for manufacturing, I am 
enabled to otter at reasonable rates, a superior grade of work to all in need of Bank and Safe Locks. 




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Burglar Proof Spiai 

PERMUTATION WHEEL A]STD KEY. 

The Cuts on the opposite page represent the Burglar Proof Spindle used in all the Magnetic Locks, and the Key and Permutation 
Wheel common to both my Magnetic and Safe Locks. An examination of the latter will at once show its simplicity and convince 
any one of its strength and reliability. The action of the key, running through and locking or unlocking all the wheels at the same 
time exerts the greatest possible mechanical force for the space employed. I have yet to learn of the failure of one of these wheels 
among the 9, 000 already manufactured. 

The Lock Spindle, made of finest hardened steel, tapers towards the inside of the Safe with steps or offsets in the conical part, 
which combined are equal to an abrupt shoulder. In case an attempt is made to drive the spindle through, these steps form a 
cutting edge and produce positive resistance thereto, while at the same time the conical form prevents any rebound of the spindle 
which would tend to part the metal. Should force be applied in an attempt to pull out the Spindle, it would separate at its point of 
connection (before yielding in any other place) I of an inch below the surface of the safe door, leaving the Spindle, which has no 
lateral motion, closely fitted to the tapering hole and out of reach of the burglar's tools. 

The Slot indicated in the Spindle at its point of connection with the knob, of which an end view (a) is also given, is a means of 
protection against a "lock up" in case the knob is wrenched off by any unfair means. The Slot being made exactly opposite 50 on 
the knob, the latter can again be attached by inserting a phi at that point; and the Lock will operate on the numbers to which it is set- 

This tapering spindle is the subject of a patent dated Feb. 26, 1867. 



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No* t f Four Wlieel Combination LmL 



The cut on the opposite page represents a large four wheel experimental Lock, with the Cover, which includes the 
sides removed. 

Not Manufactured. 



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No. 1, BagBtil© Lool 



The annexed cuts represent the No. 1 Magnetic Lock, (full size) with a 
view of the Burglar Proof Taper Spindle, Knob and Dial, Open Wheel 
and Combination Key. This lock is beautifully finished and highly orna- 
mental — the same mechanism and finish being put into either bronze or 
iron case. It is suitable for the best burglar proof work. Numbers on 
dial, 100; number of changes in combination, 1,000,000; size, 71 x 51 
inches ; depth, including cover, 21 inches. 

An order for a lock should state the thickness of Door for which it is 
intended. The Burglar Proof Spindle, when ordered for two inch Doors 
(or more) may be shortened to accommodate a Door \ inch less in thickness. 



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No. 2 M^OISjKTIO LOCK. 




This lock is represented in its unlocked 
position, with Burglar Proof Taper Spindle, 
Wheel, Combination Key, &c, in full size. 
It is finely finished, in either bronze or iron 
case ; has an easy movement, and is adapted 
to small safes and money chests. Seventy- 
five numbers on dial; capable of 421,825 
changes in combination ; size, 61 x 41 inches ; 
depth, including cover, 24 inches. 

An order for a lock should state the thick- 
ness of Door for which it is intended. The 
Burglar Proof Spindle, when ordered for two 
inch Doors (or more) may be shortened to 
accommodate a Door i inch less in thickness. 



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This lock is made in iron case, same size as No. 1 
Magnet. The Knob and Dial are also the same. The 
Spindle is made with square shoulder, as shown. This 
size is suitable for large fire proof Safes, and outside doors 
for fire proof vaults. One hundred numbers on dial ; 
capable of 1,000,000 changes in combination ; size, 71 
x 51 inches ; depth, including cover, 21 inches. 

An order for a lock should state the thickness of Door 
for which it is intended. The Spindle should be ordered 
long enough, as it may be adjusted to a Door i inch 
thinner, by shortening it. 



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This Lock is constructed with same wheel, Revolving Bolt, &c, as the Magnetic Lock. A Fire proof spindle is used, 
with square shoulder, as shown in cut. It is simple and positive in its operation, and more easily adjusted upon a Safe Door 
than any other Safe Lock in use. It is made in Iron Case and adapted to all fire proof Safes, and inside doors for fire proof 
vaults. 50 numbers on Dial, capable of 125,000 changes in combination. Size 5S x 41 inches. Depth, including Cover, 2 inches. 

An order for a Lock should state the thickness of Door for which it is intended. The spindle should be ordered long 
enough, as it may be adjusted to a door J inch thinner, by shortening it. 



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No* 4. Burglar Chest lock, 



In this Lock, the Wheel and Bolt, are same size as in the No. 3 Safe Lock. It is elegantly finished in bronze case, and 
has the taper Burglar proof spindle. By its reduced size it is specially adapted to small Burglar Chests, or Safes, where 
there is limited space for a Lock. It is also suitable for compartment doors, &c. 75 numbers on Dial, capable of 421,825 
changes in combination. Size, 5§ x 31. Depth, including Cover, 2 inches. 

An order for a Lock should state the thickness of Door for which it is intended. The burglar proof spindle, when ordered 
for two inch Doors, (or more) may be shortened to accommodate a Door J inch less in thickness. 



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WITH HORIZONTAL EEVOLVING BOLT. 



The cuts opposite, represent the No. 5 Safe Lock, with Spindle, combination Wheel and Key. Also, a small size view of 
the same Lock in its unlocked position, showing the method of attaching it, and adjusting the Bolt work. The Wheel 
used has the same mechanism as those in the larger Locks, only reduced in size. 

In this Lock, the Lever or Dog is pivoted to a segment gear, hung upon a stud in the bottom of the case, through 
which a rotary movement is produced in the horizontal Bolt, by means of cogs in the same. Outside of the case, the Bolt is 
made in the form of an eccentric half cylinder. In its locked position, the stop, limiting the action of the Bolt work, is f of 
an inch wide. The operation of unlocking throws the projection (or eccentric) down, presenting the flattened side of the Bolt, 
behind which the cross bar on the Bolt work may pass. See small cut, Simple in construction, and positive in its 
operation, this is a reliable and popular Lock for Fire Proof Safes and compartment Doors. It is made in either Bronze or 
Iron Case. 50 numbers on Dial; 125,000 changes in combination. Size, 41 x 3§ inches. Depth, including Cover, II inches. 

An order for a Lock should state the thickness of Door for which it is intended. The Spindle should be ordered long 
enough, as it may he adjusted to a Door i inch thinner by shortening it. 



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This Lock has two wheels, and is specially designed to take the place of Key Locks in the vaults of Safe Deposit 
Companies. The Lever acts directly upon the round projecting; bolt, and it is intended for use without bolt work. It is 
suitable, also, for small inside Doors to Safes. The advantage of a Lock for "these purposes, without a Key which may be 
misplaced or stolen, will recommend itself to every one. This Lock is simple, inexpensive, and reliable. It can be had in 
either Bronze or Iron Case. 50 numbers on Dial ; 2500 changes in combination. Size 4£ x 21 inches. Depth, including 
Cover, IS inches. 

An order for this Lock should state particularly the thickness of Door for which it is intended. 



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The Micrometer. 



¥1© ■lemMtor, 



The annexed cnt represents the Micrometer, and the method of attaching it to the knob of a Lock in an attempt to pick 
the same. This instrument was invented and perfected by James Sargent, in 1860. It will measure the ten thousandth part 
of an inch, and has been demonstrated to be a simple and practicable machine, for picking most of the combination and other 
Locks now in use. It measures the movement of the tumbler so perfectly, when connected with the knob outside, as to indicate 
the exact position of the slots in the wheels, even when they are made with the greatest care. 

A knowledge of the efficiency of the Micrometer in effecting entrance to the most intricate security, first led to the study 
of a plan to cover the points over which it exerts its power. This culminated in the application to Locks of the magnetic 
principle, in connection with which the Micrometer is effectually " shorn of its strength," and encounters an obstacle which it 
is powerless to overcome. 



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